Daily Jefferson: On June 28, 1776 a Draft of the Declaration of Independence was Given to Congress
The Declaration of Independence was one of the three accomplishments Thomas Jefferson wanted written on his tombstone. His tombstone reads: HERE WAS BURIEDTHOMAS JEFFERSONAUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OFAMERICAN INDEPENDENCEOF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOMAND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Today in 1776, the draft of the Declaration of Independence written by Jefferson and edited by the remaining committee … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: On June 28, 1776 a Draft of the Declaration of Independence was Given to Congress”